Providence Rink Renamed The Alex and Ani Community Center

Jayne Conway, CFO and COO of Alex and Ani, and by Mayor Angel Taveras announced that The Providence Rink will now be renamed the “Alex and Ani Center” in honor of sponsors (http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/new-alex-and-ani-lands-naming-rights-to-the-providence-rink) Alex and Ani, LLC. on November 20.
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to be here. We are so thrilled to give back support to the city of Providence and the state of Rhode Island. We think this is a fabulous opportunity and honor for Alex and Ani,” said Conway of the new center.

The Alex and Ani Center was renamed after it was announced that the Cranston - based company landed the naming rights for the rink on November 14.

“I just need to recognize Carolyn Rafaelian - my good friend - and thank her as well for her commitment not only to the city of Providence but to the state of Rhode Island,” said Taveras of Alex and Ani’s CEO and founder. “We are so fortunate to have Carolyn and Alex and Ani here - it is a great Rhode Island story.”
Conway joined Taveras in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the re-branded ice rink promptly after the press conference.

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PC Men’s Basketball: Join Us For Opening Night!

The countdown is on! The Big East Champion Providence College Friars will raise their championship banner and open the season on Saturday, November 15th against Albany at the Dunkin Donuts Center at 7p.m. The first 5,000 fans will get to take a picture with the Big East Championship trophy along with recieving a Championship T-Shirt. Get their early to watch the celebration and watch the Friars begin their title defense.

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video: GoLocalProv Accepts Metcalf Award

GoLocalProv.com accepted the Metcalf Award for Diversity in the Media on Tuesday morning at Hotel Providence for their continued coverage of the Davey Lopes pool closing.

The award was presented by former State Representative Ray Rickman and accepted by Kate Nagle. Monica White, Tracey Minkin, Caitlin Gill, Dan Lawlor, and Anthony Faccenda were also honored.

"GoLocal reported on the successful community effort to open the Davey Lopes Pool in the other Providence," said Rickman. "GoLocal launched a media campaign to cover the story and educate the residents of both Providences. Some actually believe without GoLocal the community leaders would not have won the battle to get the Davey Lopes Pool opened. The exciting on-line news source is to be thanked for their wonderful use of photos and the language used and the constant reporting."

This is the 26th year the Metcalf Award has been awarded. The award is presented annually by Rhode Island for Community and Justice for outsatnding journalism with a focus on community driven issues.

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video: Block Blasts Fung, Taveras, Raimondo for Support of Fox

Ken Block called out some of his other running mates for the Governor's race by pointing to partnerships between gubernatorial candidates Allan Fung, Gina Raimondo, and Angel Taveras and recently ousted Speaker of the House Gordon Fox, in a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Block said that the ethics of Rhode Island politics needs to change and cited contributions that Raimondo, Fung, and Taveras made to Fox, as well as Raimondo and Taveras walking with Fox in his district while allegations of pay-to-play, corruption within the 38 Studios deal, and PEDP Loans were all taking place as evidence of ethical issues in the state.

In addition to calling out the other candidates for their relationships with Fox, Block called out Fung specifically by pointing out his accepted contributions from leaders of the Cranston Police Union, saying that these contributions were unacceptable.

"As Governor I will not accept any contributions from anyone who will be negotiating directly with the Governor's office," said Block. "Rhode Islanders deserve better than that and need to be able to have complete faith that their elected officials are acting solely in the best interests of their constituents."

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The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report

If anyone tries to tell you that “there is no such thing as TOO MUCH of a good thing”, you can point to the missed opportunity of a major snowfall in the Northeast that is playing out as this week gets underway

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video: The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: February 27 - March 3

Winter’s Back!!! After a brief interlude of more spring-like weather with milder temperatures and some rain late last week and over the weekend, colder air is on the march southeastward from Canada and will become the dominant air mass over the Northeast until further notice.

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The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: February 19-23

President’s Day week is in full swing at the resorts across the Northeast. Hundreds and hundreds of school districts are on vacation, and that is great news for the resorts, as they are now sporting their best conditions of this season. In fact, they are about as good as they can get, thanks to the snowy pattern that has dominated the region this month. A warm-up is on the way, but it won’t last long, and longer term, the season looks as though it is going to go flying into March with no signs of letting up.

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The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: February 13-16

I hope you were able to get out on the slopes over the weekend, because the slopes and trails of the northeast were in their best condition of the season thus far, thanks in large part to the major snowstorm of last Wednesday.

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video: The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: February 6-9

I am going to start this post by getting right to the heart of the matter concerning the weather and snow conditions…we are now entering a period that could end up being the snowiest week of the season across the Northeast, and you should be making your plans to head for the hills. This week is getting underway with a narrow stripe of moderate to heavy snow across the northern Mid-Atlantic States, metro New York and southern New England. Anywhere from 4 to as much as 8 inches of snow will fall today (Monday), with Long Island and central New Jersey the sweet spot for the highest amounts. Now, that sort of distribution of snow only benefits a handful of ski areas, but I think this storm is only the appetizer…the main course and desert are on the way over the next 7 days. By this time next week, resorts from northern New Jersey to Maine will have anywhere from 18 to as much as 30 inches of new snow for you to play on.

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video: Considering a Career in Biotech? URI Providence Can Prepare You

The biotechnology program at URI Providence is closely aligned with the biotech field. Students take an array of science courses, prepare for industry internships, attend numerous symposiums, and meet many key figures in the field. Because this program has been so successful in matching students to industry needs, it has become very popular among a wide span of age groups. For more information visit www.uri.edu/prov.

This column is part of an ongoing sponsored content series with The University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus.

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video: The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: January 30-February 2

As we move into the final few days of the month of January...the coldest week of the year, climatologically, yet another shot of arctic air is sweeping into the Northeast. This will be the 4th time this year that a significant piece of cold has been delivered into the region without much in the way of moderation, thanks to the extensive snow cover over which it travelled from the high latitudes, as well as because of the speed with which it arrived.

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video: The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: January 23-26

As we pass by the MLK mile marker on the highway of the winter sports season in the Northeast, we are about to enter a two-week period that will be decidedly in favor of those of us who favor cold and snow.

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video: The Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: Jan 1 - Jan 5

In the wake of this late week snow system, a powerful shot of air straight from the high arctic regions will spread across the region, and there’s no need pulling any punches about it, Friday and Saturday are going to be a very cold days on the slopes.

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video: Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: December 26-30

After a consistently cold run-up to the holidays that allowed resorts across the region to build up base depths and trail counts to their best December levels in years, Mother Nature threw a nasty curveball at us this weekend.

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video: Skiing Weatherman Conditions Report: December 19-22

This season is off to a fast start. The snowmakers had several shots of arctic air with which to work in November, and Thanksgiving trail counts were the best they have been in several years. Cold air has dominated thus far this month, as well, and the onslaught of crystal cranking has continued, with the guns firing 24/7 on a good number of days.

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GoLocalTV: Disney on Ice Coming to Providence

Disney on Ice's latest show, Treasure Trove, will hit the Dunkin Donuts Center later this month. GoLocalTV caught up with a pair of the show's performers to get the details... And some skating lessons.

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Today was officially the end for Red Sox pitching great Curt Schilling's failed video game company, 38 Studios. At an auction held in Providence, the remaining pieces of the bankrupt company were sold away to the highest bidder. Hundreds came from all over to get deals on advanced computer software and, more interestingly, actual medieval weapons.

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video: Jim Langevin Releases First TV Ad

Jim Langevin released his first television spot today, titled, "Fighting for Us." The video calls out his opponent Michael Riley for his ties to Wall Street and highlights Langevin's support for the middle class.

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video: ACLU Defends Longtime Medical Marijuana Users Against State

The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health for denying patients access to medical marijuana, alleging the department is not following its own statues.

The lawsuit claims that the Department of Health abbruptly stopped accepting endorsements from registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants over the summer of 2012. The medical marijuana program was passed into law in 2006 and has accepted the signatures of registered nurse practioners and physican assistants throughout those six years.

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video: Real Housewife Giudice Sits Down with GLTV

Teresa Giudice of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey sat down in an exclusive interview with GoLocalTV to talk the show, her cookbooks and the Gloria Gemma Foundation. Giudice is hosting several events for the Gemma Foundation including a cooking demonstration and cocktail cookoff.

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GoLocalTV: 7 Year Old Cancer Survivor Drafted By PC Friars

7 year-old Kevin Rich battled leukemia and now has a spot on the Providence College Men's Hockey team thanks to the Team IMPACT organization which helps match children facing adverse illnesses with collegiate sports teams.

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GoLocalTV Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Sports Editor Scott Cordischi has the update on the status of PC's star basketball recruit Ricky Ledo, Independent Governor Lincoln Chafee will spotlight at the Democratic National Convention and more on GoLocalTV.

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GoLocalTV Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, Democratic Congressional candidate Anthony Gemma's press conference tomorrow could make-or-break his chances for the coming election and Rhode Island's new recycling initiative is doing much better than anticipated.

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GoLocalTV Thursday, August 9, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, another local politician benefits from possibly corrupt campaign contributions, Rhode Island artists work with global leader in arts and finally, New England's Best Beach Towns named.

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GoLocalTV Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, Ex-Public Housing Authority Director claims he is the victim, GoLocalTV MINDSETTER Donna Perry weighs in on the deficit the city faces going into the election season and GoLocalTV starts to reveal the exclusive list of New Englands Best Beach Towns 2012.

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GoLocalTV Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, local politicians are receiving lots of campaign contributions from unions, Rhode Island's 1% out earns the nation and August 1st marks the introduction of 8 new health care benefits for women.

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GoLocalTV Thursday, July 26, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, politicians speak out against quasi-public agencies and the millions of taxpayer dollars that fund them, the Greatest Athletes in Rhode Island's East Bay and GoLocalTV's Best Clam Shacks 2012.

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GoLocalTV Friday, July 20, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, Republicans are the latest to roll out attacks in the campaign battle, GoLocalTV spoke exclusively with Attorney Kate Godin who filed a lawsuit on behalf on three sex offenders here in Providence and catch the wave at Saturday's Waterman Eco Challenge.

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GoLocalTV Friday, July 13, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, the exclusive story on JetBlue coming to Rhode Island, how half of Rhode Islanders aren't paying federal income tax and a preview of the BIGGER/Glorious Objects art exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center.

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GoLocalTV Monday, July 9, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, an internet virus continues to threaten blackout on thousands, Ocean House is once again in the spotlight for it's old glamour accommodations and privatization of custodial services in North Kingstown has hundreds signing in petition.

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GoLocalTV Monday, July 2, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, how former lawmakers are using their influence to cash in, what Rhode Island companies should due to prepare for President Obama's Affordable Care Act mandate and another Rhode Island beauty queen takes the crown.

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GoLocalTV Thursday, June 28, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, we unveil numbers 17 through 11 in our Best Communities in Rhode Island list, tell you why some are calling for the state to default on its loan guarantee to 38 Studios, and preview a comedy series you won't want to miss.

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GoLocalTV Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, we unveil a new group of communities in our Best Communities in Rhode Island list, reveal how Providence lost out on over $2 million in delinquent loans, and discuss the Supreme Court's decision on the controversial Arizona immigration law.

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GoLocalTV Monday, June 25, 2012

Today on GoLocal TV, we reveal communities #33-39 in our Best Communities in Rhode Island list, expose new details about Speaker Gordon Fox's relationship with 38 Studios, and John Ghiorse has the weather.

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GoLocalTV Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, we investigate how much Providence has dished out for the Police and Fire Departments' overtime pay, preview the Best Rhode Island Communities 2012 list, and John Ghiorse brings you the weather.

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GoLocalTV Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Today on GoLocal TV, we reveal cases of insider connections within Rhode Island's motion picture tax credit system, tell you how new federal aid could help the state's layoff prevention program, and talk about the federal Health Care Innovation Award that was given to two Rhode Island institutions.

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GoLocalTV Monday, June 18, 2012

Today on GoLocalTV, we delve into how much money RI politicians recieved from lobbyists, take a look at the implications of a bill for table game expansion at Twin River and Newport Grand Casino, and John Ghiorse brings you tomorrow's weather.

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GoLocalTV Thursday, June 14, 2012

Today on GoLocal TV, we reveal new documents in the 38 Studios drama, tell you where Providence falls on Forbes' list of Best and Worst Cities for Summer jobs, and list some of the top five places for dock and dine cuisine in Rhode Island.